Accountant II: Monthly Close & GAAP Expert

Atmos Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking an Accountant to support monthly close processes and produce accurate financial reports. The role requires handling journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules while ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance.

Strong communication with internal/external stakeholders is essential. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field, with 2 years of accounting experience (or 5 years with GED).

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate with internal/external customers about technical concepts
• Analytical skills for ratios, percentages and statistics
• Familiarity with GAAP and regulatory filings
• Proficiency with software to create documents and reports

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting journal entries.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Execute steps in the monthly close cycle.
• Create, update, review and distribute schedules and financial reports.
• Analyze and verify accounting reports for regulatory fillings and audits.
• Ensure transactions comply with GAAP, FERC, SOX and regulatory requirements.
• Provide internal and external customer support when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

GED or high school + 5 years related experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking an Accountant to support monthly close processes and produce accurate financial reports. The role requires handling journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules while ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance.

Strong communication with internal/external stakeholders is essential. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field, with 2 years of accounting experience (or 5 years with GED).